Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Ventforet Kofu.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
 J2 League | 13 | 1170 | — |
Scout report
K. Kawata is a 38-year-old goalkeeper at Ventforet Kofu, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 13 appearances, a Season grade of 15, top 10% of J2 League goalkeepers. On long-term scout potential he's rated 5.9, ranking 198th of 200 in the J2 League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (34.2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kawata.
Judged on this season alone, Kawata graded 15 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 10% of the 21 goalkeepers in the J2 League, on 5 clean sheets across 13 appearances.
We hold a single season for Kawata, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 6, 20th of 21 of the 21 goalkeepers in the J2 League. At 38 Kawata is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Ventforet Kofu finished 13th of 20 · a mid-table side
5 clean sheets in 13 appearances (38% of games).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 34.2% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 38, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 5.9, Kawata carries the 20th-highest potential of the goalkeepers in the J2 League of 21 — though on just 13 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. A limited game time keeper carrying the gloves this season. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
